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“Would you date a bisexual?”Among the many insensitive questions…

“Would you date a bisexual?”Among the many insensitive questions I’d like to see disappear in 2019, this is in my top 10. Firstly, it sets up the answer to be either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ and when it comes to dating and romance, things are rarely this simple....

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I’m trying to raise funds for a black friend who needs a safe…

I’m trying to raise funds for a black friend who needs a safe place to stay after escaping violence. They don’t want to disclose their details, but I will pass on anything I get from my paypal address https://www.paypal.me/acrystalgem Thanks for your ...

Being a bi trainee vicar on the frontlines

What does it mean to be an activist? To be struggling for visibility, equality, respect, change?I have always felt called to the frontlines of the fight that bisexuals face every day, and this past week I had an encounter that reminded me of that calli...

Bis Up North December – and into January!

Our latest newsletter is out now with bi goings-on around the North West and a little further afield, including that we don't have a First Tuesday meet this January on account of New Year's Day.It's here if it's not in your email inbox!Get it direct to...

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Fatty

*Fat person exists*Bigot: “Get some exercise, fatso!:*Fat person exercises because it’s fun*Bigot: “No, not like that. You’re still a lardass who stuffs their face!”*Fat person eats salad because they enjoy it*Bigot: “Quit pretending, fattie. Everyone...

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Say so long to ‘straight-passing’

CW: bullying, homophobia, homophobic slurs/tropes, violence Straight passing. I’m conflicted. After reading a post by bisexual.org the other week, I’ve been chewing this over again. It isn’t the first time, won’t be the last time. It certainly isn’t a fun thing to have to contemplate, but ultimately, I’m not on board with it. I remember […]

The bi month ahead

The roundup of what's on for Manchester and the North West is here - starting with Tuesday's Bisexual Visibility At Work meeting.Read it all here

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Lyrics to Walking Wounded, by Everything but the GirlWhat do you…

Lyrics to Walking Wounded, by Everything but the GirlWhat do you want from me? Are you trying to punish me? Punish me for loving you, punish me for giving to you Punish me for nothing I do, punish me for nothing You punish me for nothing, for nothing.I...

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Making my own clothes (from bought patterns) has been a great…

Making my own clothes (from bought patterns) has been a great way for me to have clothing that’s one of a kind. Whether its using Ankara fabric, or just playing with styles that don’t ever come in size very-fat, it’s a lot of fun. I shouldn't have...

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Silly idea, I know. But I actually love Rothko’s art. Gauguin…

Silly idea, I know. But I actually love Rothko’s art. Gauguin is my all-time fave artist, but he also comes with a buttload of problematic stuff, like fetishising women of colour/Pacific Islander women.